Description
Delicious and healthy Korean-Style Ground Turkey Bowls featuring a savory blend of ground turkey cooked with garlic, ginger, and a flavorful gochujang sauce. Served over rice and topped with fresh vegetables and kimchi, this quick and easy meal is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Sauce
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- salt and pepper to taste
Vegetables and Garnishes
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup cucumber slices
- 1/2 cup kimchi (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the turkey: Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the minced garlic and ground ginger to the turkey and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Prepare sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and gochujang until well combined.
- Combine and simmer: Pour the sauce over the turkey mixture and stir to coat evenly. If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix in the cornstarch and simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Season: Adjust salt and pepper to taste, stirring well.
- Assemble bowls: Divide the cooked rice evenly between bowls. Top with the turkey mixture, shredded carrots, cucumber slices, kimchi if using, sliced green onions, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Serve: Serve the bowls warm for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- You can substitute ground chicken or beef for the turkey.
- Adjust the amount of gochujang to your preferred spice level or omit it for a milder version.
- For a low-carb option, serve the turkey mixture over cauliflower rice instead of traditional rice.
- Kimchi is optional but adds authentic flavor and probiotics.
- Make sure to use low-sodium soy sauce to control sodium content.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
